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Originally posted by trav
All these pictures represent are those that got caught - there are many other cases the gov't chooses not to reveal or disclouse. The only reason they are apolagetic right now is because the pictures got revealed, otherwise it would have been buisness as usual. War and human right abuses go hand in hand - it is inebidible. There were 25 prisoners killed in that facility alone. You really think that is just an isolated case? Most of those detained in the prison are innocent people just rounded up for no reason...civilians. What do you think happens at other detention facilities?
Americans troops are in Iraq under the guise of democracy and liberation. They were there to oust a dictator that posed no threat to Americans. Its funny how some pictures of humiliated prisoners gets so much media attention yet the thousands of innocent civilians (10, 000 - 20, 000) being killed by "precision guided weapons" barely gets a passing thought.
Do you really have to be living outside America to see how unjust and disgusting the country is or does the general American public really not care?
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No, I live in America and couldnt agree with you more. Most people think that the actions of these few US soldiers should not reflect your opinion of the US military as a whole. But like you said it is not just those select few, it is a shit load more. Ive talked to plenty of US soldiers, and the stories I hear make me sick. Im sure a majority of the soldiers in Iraq right now are sick fucks who get off on murdering and humilating their "enemy". This doesnt just go for the US, it goes for all military forces around the world. It just ridiculous that the general public is blind to the fact that these guys are not all angels, they just havent been caught, and if they have, your not going to hear about it.
Whether this sounds like im a tree hugging hippy or not, the simple fact is that war is stupid, and is absolutely not the answer to anything. It is sad that we as humans since the beginning of time have been killing eachother for nothing. Whats even more sad, is that soldiers are considered brave and are praised with medals for being murderers. Who would have ever thought a murderer would be showered with medals and awards for their so called "heroism and bravery". I guess being equipped with top weapons and blowing people up with them makes you a hero. Sick world we live in.